Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Annual salary: up to £30,000.00 Talent Acquisition SpecialistEaling / Slough HybridFull Time, Permanent Up to £30,000 per annum, plus Car Allowance £3,500 and Benefits“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.About the Role:Due to an exciting, newly awarded joint venture contract, mobilising for a start date on 1 October. We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and take responsibility for the delivery of all in-house recruitment activitiesto support this new contract covering the repairs and maintenance of 40,000 homes.As part of the group wide Talent Acquisition team, you will work closely with and act as the first point of contact for all hiring managers and key stakeholders within this contract, to create and implement recruitment plans to support the business needs.This is a hybrid role, primarily based in Brentwood, with travel to other local sites as required.You will be able to gather and provide local market information and knowledge to assist hiring managers and to ensure Mears is competitive in the industry, recommending changes and develop local recruitment activities to promote diversity and inclusion,working with the existing TA team, to share best practice and candidate pools across the region.Supporting the local hiring teams through the full recruitment process, from REQ creation, search and selection, to offer, following all group policies and procedures, to ensure we deliver a standardised process, achieved within the agreed company targetwhich promotes best practise in the workplace.Role Key Criteria:

• Experience as a Recruiter from a recruitment agency or in-house background.
• Proven experience in Trades, repair & maintenance recruitment.
• Experience of the full recruitment life-cycle, intake calls, advertising, pipelining, search and selection, interviewing, scheduling and offer management.
• Ability to pro-actively approach and attract candidates to create a diverse shortlist of candidates.
• Knowledge of working with recruitment ATS software, Workday is desirable.
• Be a great team player as well an ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Hold a Full UK Driving License

All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension 3/6% and Life Assurance after probation
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake 2 days paid volunteering in the community each year, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact me directly atMears Group is a Disability confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic backgroundor individual make up.Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.